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I love Les Deux Magots for their atmosphere, their Croque Madams, their wonderful salads, the people watching and view from the terrace, and yes, their friendly waiters. However, I prefer the breakfasts at Cafe de Flore down the street. I believe their croissants are superior, and they have wonderful jus d'orange!

Often on your site you show pictures of what I consider to be "my Paris" - St Germain des Pres where I lived for 5 years, the Rue de Seine, Rue de Buci, Rue Jacob etc... but today you honed in on my own little corner of paradise. Each weekend for 5 years my husband and I sat on the Les Deux Magots terrace drinking cafe au lait and eating a croissant watching all the world walk by, reading Le Monde and soaking in the Parisian ambiance.

I agree with Toma, I love this part of Paris, I always stay at Hotel de Buci! I simply love this cafe! You are soooo lucky to get over there soon. I wish you a lovely time and come back totally inspired with some more pretties!!! I love your beautiful art, you are so talented!

My favorite café is La Palette on rue de Seine in the 6th. My first apt. was on that street. I lived in a 2 room apt. in 1976 for only 200 a month. Can you imagine? The 6th is the high rent district now as you know since you like Les Deux Magots. Then it was more accessible for students and teachers.Sincerely,Laurie

I like Deux Magots, but what's the name of the one next door? It's more favored by the French. I have a book, Bon Chic, Bon Genre, which is the French version of The Preppy Handbook, and according to it, "no one" goes to Deux Magots. Deux Magots is definitely friendlier.

I don't think I tried the grapefruit juice, but I love breakfast, such as it is, in Paris, so must go back.

Love the color, contrast and vivacity of your paintings... It especially speaks to my "color deficiency" which means my rods and cones fail to distinquish between subtle shades of color. I love artists that work in sharp color, light, and even emotional contrasts. Thanks for the art and for those pics of cafe life (the "bread and butter" of the Paris experience), which feed me vicariously. Have a great trip, and I'm sure you'll take thousands of snaps. A real treasure trove, you are.

You make my mouth water. I learned from a French friend that your photo of Chambre Claire means clear room, rather than Claire's room. I sent it to her because her name is Claire, oh well, live and learn. Have a wonderful trip. You should have breakfast at the Ritz, once in your life.Bon Voyage,Susan

I agree that only the nicest waiters get to work at Deux Magots. Perhaps there's a long waiting list for waiters? It's worth any amount of euros and any minutes of waiting to sit and bask in good service at this wonderful Parisian icon. Kathy

Carol,has anybody ever told that you are the Reigning Queen of Croissant Painting? You make me want to reach out and eat'em (and you know I never eat real ones, unless I am in Italy and there they are different from the Viennese and Parisian ones).I am off to Rome tomorrow,bon boyage to you,can't wait to see you enjoy spring in Paris!